Postcode BA2 4DW is located in an urban city, within the Bathwick ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bath & Lansdown area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 351.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year. The nearest station is Bath Spa, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hedgemead Park.
Central Bath & Lansdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Central Bath & Lansdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 351.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from BA2 4DW.
Central Bath & Lansdown near BA2 4DW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hedgemead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hedgemead Park |
| 0.1 mi | Henrietta Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henrietta Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sydney Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Sydney Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) in Bathwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £4,834,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £1,435,000 | £711 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £907,250 | £593 |
| Terraced | 21 | £825,000 | £620 |
| Flats | 52 | £395,000 | £488 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £932,500 | £364,500 | £579,750 | £622,500 |
| 2017 | £995,500 | £350,000 | £845,000 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | £900,000 | £387,500 | £585,000 | £690,000 |
| 2019 | £1,250,000 | £323,750 | £705,000 | £947,750 |
| 2020 | £1,290,000 | £325,000 | £533,750 | £1,050,000 |
| 2021 | £1,195,000 | £365,000 | £882,500 | £985,000 |
| 2022 | £1,190,000 | £385,000 | £853,500 | £900,000 |
| 2023 | £1,301,295 | £372,500 | £727,500 | £895,000 |
| 2024 | £1,217,500 | £350,000 | £840,000 | £1,112,500 |
| 2025 | £1,395,250 | £400,000 | £947,250 | £825,000 |
| 2026 | £1,400,000 | £415,000 | £702,500 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £467 | £480 | £432 | £439 |
| 2017 | £553 | £511 | £441 | £550 |
| 2018 | £547 | £527 | £457 | £518 |
| 2019 | £502 | £449 | £467 | £519 |
| 2020 | £559 | £485 | £463 | £485 |
| 2021 | £589 | £465 | £592 | £510 |
| 2022 | £674 | £537 | £549 | £638 |
| 2023 | £665 | £495 | £619 | £590 |
| 2024 | £605 | £448 | £610 | £651 |
| 2025 | £725 | £504 | £564 | £625 |
| 2026 | £713 | £469 | £593 | £541 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 4DW.
In the BA2 4DW postcode area, located within Central Bath & Lansdown, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 4DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 33-34 Bathwick Street, Bath, BA2 6NZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bathwick Hill, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Northgate Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5AL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Terrace Walk, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1LN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Broad Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5LN | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA2 4DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Manda Rigby
Bathwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Toby Simon
Bathwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Wera Hobhouse
Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA2 4DW records about 351 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BA2 4DW in Central Bath & Lansdown is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BA2 4DW, including King Edward's School, Widcombe Infant School (Good) and Widcombe CofE Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA2 4DW is Bath Spa, about 799 m away.
BA2 4DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 4DW is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Manda Rigby (Liberal Democrats) and Toby Simon (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.